LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rebecca Giardino upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Most Improved in Cooking Class I
Award by Living Resources on April 24, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals with
disabilities merit our recognition as they realize goals that serve to
lift barriers and expand choices for all persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Rebecca Giar-
dino upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Most
Improved in Cooking Class I Award by Living Resources, to be celebrated
at its 2015 Spring Awards Ceremony, on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the
Village of Colonie Family Center, Colonie, New York; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes adults with intellectual or
development disabilities, such as Rebecca Giardino, for their achieve-
ment at mastering academic, independence, and work readiness performance
skills; and
WHEREAS, For her hard work and determination, Rebecca Giardino is the
recipient of the Most Improved in Cooking Class I Award; and
WHEREAS, At Living Resources, its staff of more than 650, assist and
support people who are disabled due to birth trauma, accident or
illness; more importantly, the dedicated staff appreciates each person's
individual strengths and capabilities, allowing them to be the best they
can be; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization provides individualized life enhanc-
ing opportunities to persons with disabilities through volunteerism,
education and enrichment activities in their communities, some of which
are: over 60 residential housing arrangements, day opportunities, arts,
community volunteering through Living Resources' Rotaract Club,
supported employment, after school programs, counseling services,
services to persons who are deaf and hard of hearing, in home support to
families, and services to persons with Traumatic Brain Injury; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Living Resources also provides access to a Home
Health Agency and a Licensed Home Care Services Agency which specialize
in serving people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals whose extraordinary spirit and determination are an
inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Giardino is a role model for many who face similar
obstacles which she has faced and overcome; holding steadfast to her
dream of independence, she accomplished her goals and made her vision a
reality; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rebecca Giardino upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Most Improved in Cooking Class I Award by Living Resources on
April 24, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rebecca Giardino.